THANK YOU Dwight Howard (DH Signs with Philadelphia)

george w kush · Star Player Joined: 05 Jun 2009 Posts: 1171

IMO he would have re-signed if that idiot McGee hadn't picked up his player option.

quartzcharm · Starting Rotation Joined: 30 Mar 2016 Posts: 551

I won't miss his antics...but appreciate his contributions to the team last season.

Best of luck Dwight.

Goodbye.

BILBJH · Star Player Joined: 23 Jul 2020 Posts: 5125

At least he didn't stay in the West.

slavavov · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 7:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks to Dwight for helping us win the world championship. He successfully repaired his public image and showed us that maybe he's not quite the diva that many thought he was. He may turn out to be a great inspirational story when it comes to self-help and overcoming a bad reputation.

Having said that, why the F did he tweet earlier today that he was staying with us, only to leave and join Philly instead?
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J.C. Smith · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 12676

Sad to see him leave on such a bargain deal especially, but I was happy to see his transformation this season. He was a big part of the time and it was crazy to see him turn into a crowd favorite in LA.

ducasse · Star Player Joined: 05 Sep 2002 Posts: 8261

Did Lakers mess this up?

Dwight Howard prematurely Tweeted his return to the Los Angeles Lakers and later deleted it after he was under the assumption he had a one-year, $3 million offer on the table, sources tell Yahoo! Sports.

Sources within the Lakers are adamant that a formal offer was never made and that it was a "deal concept" as part of their dialogue. Howard thought if he agreed to the "deal concept" that it would be a done deal.

The front office said they had to consult with ownership and seek approval before making an official offer.

Howard waited for nearly an hour without hearing back.

The Philadelphia 76ers were aggressive in pursuing Howard and he decided to sign a one-year, $2.6 million deal.

Black20Ice · Star Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1860

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oaktown_dimond · Star Player Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 1358

So word is Dwight thought he had a $3M deal, but the Lakers were saying that's the proposal,but they needed owner sign off before committing... He waited an hour. Must have felt disrespected waiting longer than that?

Four Decade Bandwagon · Star Player Joined: 18 Jul 2014 Posts: 8160

So lets put this story to the test of reason.

On one side of the equation you have Pelinka and the FO who shockingly built a championship squad from scratch last year, should have earned the best GM award and has been pretty damn good so far this free agency period.

On the other side of the equation we have a self indulgent man-child that has a long history of a bloated ego, histrionics and being a knucklehead with multiple teams.

You can probably guess where my opinion lies, but you make your own choice.

oaktown_dimond · Star Player Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 1358

Jeez Dwight. Patience is a virtue. Oh well,at least he went east.

blackmamba08 · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:54 pm Post subject:

Thank you Dwight for the previous season. You were great and valuable for the team. In my eyes you are ok after (bleep) you did 7 years ago. Good luck. Nothing more to say.

Jordan-esque · Franchise Player Joined: 19 Aug 2005 Posts: 10265

Correct me, but we could’ve kept Dwight by using the vet min while still paying for Trezz?
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socalsp3 · Star Player Joined: 07 Jul 2016 Posts: 3502

I'd be pissed. Hopefully karma doesn't come back on the lakers

Jordan-esque · Franchise Player Joined: 19 Aug 2005 Posts: 10265

Players don’t sign til the 22nd right? Dwight could still pull a DeAndre Jordan.

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Bodhi · Starting Rotation Joined: 05 Jul 2009 Posts: 758

Before passing any judgement, remember that Dwight may not have been the one who backed out of the original proposal

The Lakers could have pulled the offer when they found out Harrell was available for only $9 million.

panamaniac · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:43 pm Post subject:

Thank you for being LeBron’s Tyson Chandler and redeeming yourself, Dwight. Now fly and be free.

unleasHell · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:55 pm Post subject: Re: THANK YOU DWIGHT HOWARD!

Nnamdi21 · Star Player Joined: 06 Mar 2009 Posts: 3726

might be he got impatient after the lakers didnt update him. I'd definitely feel more comfortable with him rather than McGee.

LakerLanny · Retired Number Joined: 24 Oct 2001 Posts: 47581

I have a feeling we could still get him back by the playoffs. Philly fans very different than LA Fans and the salary is no problem.
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Lakeshow323 · Star Player Joined: 17 Nov 2016 Posts: 1277 Location: LA

Happy for what he did for us last year, but man, is he an idiot. Signing with Philly looks like a panic move that didnt need to happen.

Nash Vegas · Star Player Joined: 01 Sep 2012 Posts: 7239

Man, Dwight really wanted to stay a Laker. He tweeted it and everything and Lakers basically pulled the rug under him
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hydrohead · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:24 pm Post subject:

Dwight ghosted us twice now. Just mail him the ring in an envelope. No ceremony for you.
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lakersken80 · Retired Number Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 38791

Wish he would've resigned with us, but remember the NBA is a business....he probably didn't want to see his options disappear if the Lakers decided to go elsewhere.

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Nobody · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:39 pm Post subject:

Uhhh, not a good look. Thanks for the memories, Dwight, you redeemed yourself last season!